Wyeast 1764 Pacman Yeast

This is the long sought after pacman yeast from a very popular brewery in Newport, Oregon. Homebrewers rave about the clean ferment this yeast provides for all ales. This strain has a wide range of temperature threshold from 55F-78F. We recommend fermenting at 64-66F for the ultimate experience. Do I need to make a starter for an Activator? No. The Activator is designed to deliver professional pitch rates (6 million cells/ ml.) when directly added to 5 gallons of wort. ( <1.060 at 70 degrees). However, if a package is slow to swell, suspected of being mishandled, or if the date is approaching the six month shelf life it is a good idea to build the culture up with a starter. High gravity or low temperature fermentations require higher pitch rates. This can be achieved with inoculating with additional packages or making a starter. Please note that wy1764 has been known to bloat when shipping due to the yeast "off-gassing". Please put this yeast in your refrigerator when received, as the yeast will be fine and should still be viable. To view Wyeast's FAQ on what to do with bloated packages, please visit the following link. Alcohol Tolerance: 12% ABV Flocculation: med-high Attenuation: 72-78% Temp. Range: 60-72F (15-22C) For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast.